Genre: Jazz, Non-Music, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Exotica, Pacific, Folk, Sea Shanties, Easy Listening, Hawaiian, Poetry
Year: 2018
Tracklist:
- Pacific Paradise
- China Nights
- When Sam Goes Back To Samoa
- Beyond The Reef
- The Reef Is Calling
- Matey
- Pieces Of Eight
- Ports O’ Call
- My Fiji Island Queen
- Castaway
- Bali Hai
- The Big Island Says Aloha
- Sweet Someone
- Leaves From My Grass House
- Chicken Kona Kaai
- Nani Waimea
- Ala Wai Blues
- Maui Chimes
- Please Don’t Sing Aloha To Me
- Hawaiian Honeymoon
- Blue Lagoon
- Au-We, Wahine
- Pago Pago
- Kissy Ling
- Sakura – Pagoda Bells
- Come Back To Hawaii
- The Sea Is Calling
- Passport To Paradise
- The Big Luau In The Sky
- Mele Of Forgotten Men (A Chanted Story)
- It’s All Wicky Wacky In Hawaii
- Pacific Farewell Medley
- Now Is The Hour (Maori)
- Philippine Farewell (Philippines)
- Sayonara (Japan)
- E Maururu A Vai (Tahiti)
- Aloha Oe (Hawaii)
Notes:
Released on July 27, 2018, “Pacific Paradise”*by Paul Page and His Paradise Music is a reissue album that brings together a collection of exotic and Polynesian-inspired tracks. Originally recorded in the mid-20th century, this album captures the essence of tiki culture and the vibrant sounds of the Pacific Islands. The reissue was released under Subliminal Sounds, a label known for its dedication to preserving and celebrating rare and unique musical works.
Paul Page, a multi-talented artist, was a singer, piano player, bandleader, writer/composer, radio and TV host, artist of oils, and even a professional basketball player. His music, often performed in Polynesian-themed restaurants across Southern California and later on the Kona Coast, was designed to transport listeners to a tropical paradise. “Pacific Paradise” features a mix of original compositions and traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian songs, all performed with Page’s signature style that blends authentic island sounds with American pop sophistication.
The album includes tracks like “China Nights,” “Beyond the Reef,” “The Reef Is Calling,” and “Bali Hai,” among many others. Each song is infused with the sounds of jungle drums, seagulls, ocean liners, and other elements that evoke the feeling of being on the edge of the ocean. The music is both relaxing and invigorating, perfect for setting the mood for a tropical-themed gathering or simply enjoying a moment of escapism.
Critics and fans have praised “Pacific Paradise” for its authentic and evocative sound, noting that it truly captures the spirit of the Pacific Islands. The reissue has introduced Paul Page’s unique blend of Hawaiian and Polynesian music to a new generation of listeners, ensuring that his legacy continues to thrive. The album stands as a testament to Page’s talent and his ability to create music that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, bringing the magic of the Pacific to a global audience.